Question

Marine debris mostly originates from oceangoing ships. true or false

Answer 1

The answer is False, I had this on a test.

Answer 2

Answer:

False

Explanation:

Most of the marine debris results from the plastic dumped into the ocean. This debris accounts for 80% of the total marine debris. As per the united nation report, 8 million tons of plastic is thrown into the ocean every year which floats in the ocean water . Mostly the oceans having tourist destination or high density residential areas consists of high amount of plastic debris. Thus, Marine debris mostly originates from oceangoing ships is a false statement.